When you should discuss alcohol with your kids
As a parent, talking to your child about alcohol and setting the boundaries and expectations to keep them safe can be a daunting task. While the majority of parents feel that it is their responsibility to teach their children when, where and how to drink, parents are really grappling with how to do this.
Parents play a crucial role in shaping their child’s attitudes and behaviours towards alcohol. Remember, kids absorb your drinking behaviour. But when do you start the dialogue and what should you be saying at the different stages in your child’s development?
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